Aviation Week MRO

Dublin Aerospace CEO William Flaherty talks about where the Irish MRO provider is looking to grow capabilities and its plans to further add to its workforce.

The dismantling facility will be capable of handling six medium to large-sized aircraft annually; the freight facility will handle 5,000 pieces of cargo/hour.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has lauded the contribution of its MRO unit, DAE Engineering, during the first six months of the year.

A look at Asia-Pacific region's commercial aftermarket and shop visit projections over the next decade.

Democratic Republic of Congo-based Serve Air has ordered its first Aeronautical Engineers Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion.

Rapid Chinese air traffic recovery has posed parts challenges for regulators, airlines and suppliers.

While the issue disrupted deliveries to Boeing and impacted revenues, negative impacts will be partially offset by Spirit’s accelerating 737 production line.

The cargo carrier is investing nearly $200 million to grow maintenance capacity at its Americas hub.

Among Triumph’s business lines, commercial aftermarket performed the best, on the back of continued improvement in overall air travel metrics.

Both Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia are developing hydrogen-electric retrofits for the ATR 72.

The commercial aftermarket outlook remains highly favorable as total sales rose 23% year-on-year in the 2023 second quarter (Q2).

Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the present and future of the A380 and its aftermarket.

MRO revenue drivers included the PW1100G-JM and the V2500 engine programs.

A look at the Trent 900 & GP7000 engine fleets, utilization rates and shop visit projections over the next decade.

Longer turnaround times have limited the MRO provider's opportunities to expand third-party services.

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines collectively spent $2.1 billion on maintenance in the second quarter, according to investment bank Jefferies.

WestJet has chosen Jetaire’s Invicta product for fuel tank flammability reduction on its Boeing 737 fleet.

Unlike its airline counterpart, SIAEC has squeezed out only its first quarterly profit at the operating level since the onset of the pandemic.

A new rule from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) broadens aircraft requirements for wheelchair-accessible lavatories.

An aftermarket-led revival of Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace fortunes has prompted the engine manufacturer to upgrade its profit forecast significantly.

The carrier is one of many that have been forced to ground some of their A321neos due to long-term servicing backlogs for P&W geared turbofan engines.

Through 2042, the forecast projects a requirement in North America for 127,000 new pilots, 125,000 new technicians and 177,000 new cabin crew members.

The passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist has sixth network partner.

The process will start with a surge of checks in the next few months.

2Excel Engineering is now certified for Part 147 training on two different aircraft types.